Sean Tillmann doesn’t really have the physique du role to be hip in Brooklyn – and, at 35, not even the age for that matter. But since hip he is – with his project named Har Mar Superstar – he should be an example for all the late twenty somethings who are losing hope to make it in the indie band business. What’s his secret? Good songwriting, a great voice and – in particular – a live show that cannot be go unnoticed.
The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas saw him live at Mercury many years ago and was impressed, which influenced his decision to release HMS’ new album under his label "Cult Records." If that wasn’t enough, none other than The Yeah Yeah Yeahs picked him as an opener for a series of shows this August – even though his music is not exactly super compatible with what Karen O & co. offer. So, when they say that talent is not enough, don’t buy it.
See Har Mar Superstar at Bowery Electric on August 15.